What is this service?
A document authorising another person to act for you in property matters.
A General Power of Attorney authorises another person to manage, protect and deal with your property within the powers you grant. It is an instrument of convenience - it does not transfer ownership. The powers must be drafted precisely, and stamping and registration depend on the powers granted and current law.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- It lets a trusted person manage property when you cannot be present - without transferring ownership.
- Who needs it
- Owners who live away, NRIs, elderly owners and anyone needing a representative for property tasks.
- When
- When someone else must sign, appear, manage or complete documentation on your behalf.
Required documents
- Ownership documents of the property
- Identity proofs of principal and attorney
- The precise list of powers to be granted
- Photographs of the parties
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Define exactly which powers are needed - no more, no less
- Draft the GPA with a clear property schedule and power list
- Stamp and register or notarise as the law requires for those powers
- Keep revocation conditions and duration in writing
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Stamp duty
- Stamp duty and registration charges are set by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Government of Karnataka, and depend on the instrument and the property value. Confirm the current amount on the official Kaveri / IGR portal before paying anything.
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882
- Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
- Registration Act, 1908 where applicable
Common rejection reasons
- Over-broad or vague powers that authorities will not act on
- Property schedule not identified precisely
- Stamping or registration missed where required
Important cautions
A Power of Attorney does not transfer ownership - do not treat a GPA transaction as a sale
Grant only the powers the task needs
A GPA ends on the principal's death unless the law provides otherwise
FAQs
Does a GPA make the attorney the owner?
No. A Power of Attorney is an authorisation, not a conveyance. Ownership passes only by a registered transfer document.
Does a GPA need registration?
It depends on the powers granted and current law. Confirm before executing - some PoAs must be registered, others may be notarised.
Can a GPA be revoked?
Yes, by a written revocation, communicated and where registered, registered. Keep proof of communication to the attorney and concerned parties.
